'Gifts' from a lover and 'botched' cocaine raids: Police inquiry grips South Africa

30.05.2026 11:15 South Africa's Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.

Ghana parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill

30.05.2026 11:15 Same-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under Ghana's new bill targeting those identifying as gay, lesbian or transgender.

Abula - Nigeria's indigenous game with lofty ambitions

30.05.2026 00:00 Abula, a Nigerian sport inspired by the Yoruba concept of a balanced meal, aims to grow from a local pastime into an internationally recognised game.

Eight students arrested in Kenya after suspected deadly school arson attack

29.05.2026 11:45 Sixteen pupils died in the fire that ripped through a dormitory while they were asleep.

Kenya court halts opening of US Ebola quarantine facility in the country

29.05.2026 11:45 A 50-bed isolation unit in Kenya for US citizens was due to open on Friday, a US official said.

Sixteen pupils killed in Kenya school fire

28.05.2026 10:45 Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed.

Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns

27.05.2026 17:15 Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread

Ghana welcomes Pope's apology over Catholic Church's role in slavery

27.05.2026 17:15 The West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.

PSG's Hakimi in Morocco squad despite injury

27.05.2026 17:15 Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is named in the Atlas Lions' World Cup squad despite the injury he sustained in the Champions League semi-finals against Bayern Munich.

Partey in preliminary Ghana squad for World Cup

27.05.2026 17:15 Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been named in Ghana's preliminary squad for the World Cup.

Nigerian winger Udoh dies aged 21

27.05.2026 17:15 Southampton FC and Royal Antwerp announce the death of former academy player Victor Udoh at the age of 21.

First Ghanaians set to be repatriated from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests

27.05.2026 11:15 It follows recent protests that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence.

South African president mounts legal challenge against report that could lead to impeachment

26.05.2026 23:15 Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report "misconceived" their mandate.

Senegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president

26.05.2026 17:15 As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.

Rights group accuses UAE of being transit point for mercenaries on way to Sudan

26.05.2026 17:15 The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.